Legal TREND. 2nd Texas case. I-35 expansion. Jury Award = 8 times TXDOT compensation.

What land was taken? a 9,500-square-foot parcel that for 30 years operated as a salvage parcel

What compensation was given by the state? $65,000 and a new entry 110 feet away and shared by other retailers

What did the jury say?

  • the shared new drive created safety concerns and was not adequate compensation
  • the land ownrs are woed $500,000+

State of Texas v. Skyway Holdings LLC, No. 0015-04-083

Marrs Ellis & Hodge | Owners of Texas Business Win $500,000 Jury Verdict in Eminent Domain Dispute